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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,884.60, 4,327.26 and 1,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,884.60, 4,327.26 and 1,035.40 is: 1,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,884.60 : 4,327.26 = 1,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,884.60/4,327.26 = 1,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,884.60x = 4,327.26 × 1,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,884.60x = 4,480,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,445.00/2,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.23

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